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How to get from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train?

From Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Post Office, Fortrose station to Sports Direct, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Argyle Street station to Hamilton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 421421
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Post Office, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sports Direct, Inverness
    ID 6700713990
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Argyle Street
    600 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train via 26A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26A bus from Post Office, Fortrose station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Argyle Street station to Hamilton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Post Office, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Argyle Street
    600 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fortrose to Hamilton

The distance between Fortrose, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland is approximately 329.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 299 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Fortrose

Fortrose is located at Fortrose, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Fortrose.

Bus stations close to Fortrose:

  • Post Office, Fortrose
  • Church Of Scotland, Fortrose
  • Academy, Fortrose

Public transport stations close to Hamilton, Scotland

Hamilton is located at Hamilton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is John Street, Hamilton.

Train stations close to Hamilton:

  • Motherwell
  • Bellshill

Bus stations close to Hamilton:

  • John Street, Hamilton
  • Bus Station, Hamilton
  • Leechlee Road, Hamilton

Alternative route from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train via 26A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26A bus from Post Office, Fortrose station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Argyle Street station to Hamilton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Post Office, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Argyle Street
    600 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fortrose to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 299 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fortrose to Hamilton?

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Bus line 26A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland?

    The 421 bus line goes from Post Office, Fortrose station near Fortrose to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Inverness station near Hamilton in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fortrose to get to Hamilton in Scotland?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Post Office, Fortrose stop near Fortrose in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Inverness station, which is closest to Hamilton in Scotland.

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